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Software Engineer, Backend/Fleet

Motive builds an AI-powered platform that gives safety, operations, and finance teams complete visibility and control over drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet spend. The FleetFoundation team is seeking a backend-focused Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable, observable APIs and platform services that power Trips, Drivers, Vehicles and other critical fleet data consumed across Motive products.

Skills

  • 3+ years professional software development experience
  • Experience building microservices and distributed systems
  • Proficiency or familiarity with modern backend languages (Ruby, Go, Kotlin/Java)
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Cassandra)
  • Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native patterns
  • Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, observable APIs and backend services for internal and external consumers.
  • Develop platform components with a focus on reliability, long-term maintainability, and reduced technical debt.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, frontend, SRE) to deliver features and meet SLAs.
  • Work on AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and deployment automation for platform services.
  • Mentor and learn from teammates to foster engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Leverage AI developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity and code quality.

Education

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field
  • Or equivalent practical software engineering experience

Benefits

  • Health, pharmacy, optical and dental benefits (subject to eligibility)
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Potential for restricted stock units depending on role/level
  • Hybrid work model with in-office expectation 1–2 days per week
  • Inclusive equal opportunity employer and candidate privacy protections
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Motive provides technology to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability for over 120,000 businesses in various industries, while fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity for impactful work.

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CULTURE VALUES
Diversity of Opinions
Inclusive & Diverse
Collaboration over Competition
Growth & Learning
Mission Driven
Rapid Growth
Passion for Exploration
Empathetic
Feedback Forward
BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K Matching
Life insurance
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off
Performance Bonus
Social Gatherings
Some Meals Provided
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$107,000/yr - $164,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
December 14, 2025
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